The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, tasked with promulgating and defending matters of Catholic faith, also raised no objections to baptism for the children of same-sex couples, either adopted or born through surrogacy.
A general view swhows St. Peters' basilica and St. peter's square during the Pope's Easter Sunday mass on April 9, 2023 at St. Peter's square in The Vatican, as part of celebrations of the Holy Week.VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Transgender believers can be baptized in the Catholic Church, if it would not cause scandal or "confusion", the Vatican said Wednesday, clarifying a sensitive area of doctrine.
However, he has made clear that he considers homosexuality "a sin, as is any sexual act outside of marriage". In the document, the dicastery said transgender faithful "can receive baptism, under the same conditions of other faithful, if there is no situation in which there is a risk of generating public scandal or uncertainty among the faithful".
The heads of all major UN agencies issued a rare joint statement Sunday expressing outrage at the civilian death toll in Gaza... Authorities in the smog-ridden Indian capital New Delhi on Sunday extended an emergency schools closure by a week, with no... Binawian ng San Sebastian College-Recoletos ang ‘three-peat’ champions Letran College, 94-75, sa second round ng NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament kahapon sa FilOil Centre kahapon sa San...r
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Vatican says transgender Catholics can be baptizedTransgender believers can be baptized in the Catholic Church, if it would not cause scandal or 'confusion', the Vatican said Wednesday.
Read more »
Vatican says transgender Catholics can be baptizedTransgender believers can be baptized in the Catholic Church, if it would not cause scandal or 'confusion', the Vatican said Wednesday.
Read more »
Señor Aguila, other Socorro ‘cult’ leaders arrested for alleged human rights abuses'Bilang na ang mga araw ng mga nagdidiyos-diyosan,' says Senator Risa Hontiveros
Read more »
We want Nissan to enter this lifted Z in rallies ASAPWho says sports cars can’t kick up some dust?
Read more »
What to expect at the 20th Grand Wine Experience“It’s going to be the most opulent menu, catalog of wines that we’d be offering,” says Philippine Wine Merchants director for Sales and Marketing Robi Joseph.
Read more »